i build my computer from scratch biostar mobo geforce 6100-m9 amd 64x2 939 socket 680 watt ps dvd-rom dvd burner cd-burner floppy hard drive is hitachi 80 gb2 gb ram memory nvdia graphics card 7300 le video card v-stream dvd maker memory is pc 3200 400 mhz ddr1 cpu 3800 i have sata hd sata on dvd cd dvd rom mobo supports that. after installing hardware i turn machine on the menu came up cmos and the rest i check everything i saved and exit then screen went to detecting array after i put in cd disc i came back saying disk boot failure,,insert system disk and press enter same thing over and over i even tried an external hard drive but still the same MESSAGE i don't n know what to do here i really net help i even tried windows xp still the sameCheck your cables and make sure everything is PLUGGED in securely. Also check grammar and punctuation to help us understand you, and be sure the RAM is secure.
Sometimes is helps to unplug everything and plug it back in. That way you can be very sure it's all plugged in right.
It also doesn't seem like this is really a linux question, but a hardware question. You may find better help in the hardware SECTION on the forum. Be sure the disc that you are using to install your OS was burned properly. When burning, make sure you use the slowest speed possible to minimize error. Quote from: ebcianfrani on December 03, 2007, 09:42:59 PM

... i check everything i saved and exit then screen went to detecting array after i put in cd disc i came back saying disk boot failure,,
insert system disk and press enter same thing over and over ...
i even tried windows xp still the same

Be sure the disc that you are using to install your OS was burned properly. When burning, make sure you use the slowest speed possible to minimize error.